Description

In today’s episode, we’re talking to Diane Douglas about Written Expression and Dyslexia. Diane is an SLP here at RLLC. While everyone at the clinic specializes in dyslexia, Diane also specializes in writing therapy. Today you will learn:

• What written expression is 
• Why it’s so hard for students to get started with writing assignments 
• The connection between language and written expression
• How dyslexia can affect a student’s written expression
• How writing is taught, especially to a student with dyslexia
• Some helpful strategies for parents to help their children edit their work

Links and Resources:

• Diane’s Bio:  https://www.readingllcenter.com/person/diane-douglas/
• ASHA’s definition of written language disorders: https://www.asha.org/practice-portal/clinical-topics/written-language-disorders/
• Understood.com’s definition of written language disorders: https://www.understood.org/articles/en/what-is-written-expression-disorder
• Symptoms of a written expression disorder: https://www.understood.org/en/articles/expressive-language-disorder-symptoms?_sp=bbf1096c-6716-410a-b4e4-d82b2061d0fb.1663866026806
• Ways to encourage writing: https://www.understood.org/en/articles/7-great-ways-to-encourage-your-grade-schoolers-writing?_sp=bbf1096c-6716-410a-b4e4-d82b2061d0fb.1663866086865
• Reading Rockets “Developing Writing and Spelling at Home”: https://www.readingrockets.org/article/developing-writing-and-spelling-home
• Parent toolkit to help with writing: http://www.ldonline.org/article/Tool_Kit_for_Parents%3A_Tips_for_Helping_With_Writing_Tasks
• Understanding Dysgraphia: https://dyslexiaida.org/understanding-dysgraphia-2/

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